Cost of living comparison

South Korea

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Lebanon

Beirut vs. Seoul Cost of Living Summary

Beirut is 7.6% cheaper than Seoul.

Restaurants: pay 32.7% more in Beirut
Groceries: pay 50.1% less in Beirut
Transportation: pay 34.7% more in Beirut
Housing: pay 2.1% less in Beirut
Childcare: pay 59.2% less in Beirut
Entertainment and Sports: pay 14.3% more in Beirut
Clothing: pay 50.1% more in Beirut

The cost of clothing, transportation, restaurants, and entertainment and sports in Beirut are more expensive than in Seoul. Expenses including childcare, groceries, and housing are lower in Beirut.

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Beirut vs. Seoul Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Beirut instead of Seoul, you would:

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pay 32.7% more for restaurants

	Seoul	Beirut
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$8.96 ₩11,955	$12.00 LBP1M	+34.0%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$7.46 ₩9,962	$10.00 LBP896K	+34.0%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.58 ₩2,112	$2.33 LBP209K	+47.1%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.79 ₩1,049	$0.87 LBP78,113	+11.0%
Average			+32.7%

Seoul vs. Beirut - Cost of restaurants

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pay 50.1% less for groceries

	Seoul	Beirut
Bread 1 loaf	$3.10 ₩4,134	$0.88 LBP78,624	-71.7%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$8.84 ₩11,798	$5.54 LBP496K	-37.4%
Milk (1 gallon)	$7.79 ₩10,403	$7.42 LBP664K	-4.9%
Eggs 1 dozen	$3.61 ₩4,813	$3.57 LBP320K	-1.0%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$4.74 ₩6,328	$4.81 LBP431K	+1.4%
Apples (1 lb)	$3.46 ₩4,624	$1.39 LBP124K	-59.9%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.57 ₩2,091	$0.76 LBP68,245	-51.4%
Oranges (1 lb)	$2.59 ₩3,462	$0.75 LBP66,945	-71.2%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$2.83 ₩3,782	$0.68 LBP60,933	-76.0%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.66 ₩2,211	$0.56 LBP50,168	-66.2%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.16 ₩1,542	$0.71 LBP63,835	-38.3%
Average			-50.1%

Seoul vs. Beirut - Cost of groceries

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pay 34.7% more for transportation

	Seoul	Beirut
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$5.53 ₩7,384	$4.04 LBP362K	-27.0%
Monthly public transit pass	$46.28 ₩61,767	$77.50 LBP7M	+67.5%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$29,385.60 ₩39M	$53,500.00 LBP5B	+82.1%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$8.51 ₩11,357	$23.00 LBP2M	+170.3%
Average			+34.7%

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pay 2.1% less for housing

	Seoul	Beirut
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$20.82 ₩27,787	$37.98 LBP3M	+82.4%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$886.39 ₩1M	$943.80 LBP85M	+6.5%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$620.25 ₩828K	$496.60 LBP44M	-19.9%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$162.69 ₩217K	$177.50 LBP16M	+9.1%
Average			-2.1%

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pay 59.2% less for childcare

	Seoul	Beirut
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$1,927.59 ₩3M	$681.75 LBP61M	-64.6%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$22,602.27 ₩30M	$10,643.75 LBP953M	-52.9%
Average			-59.2%

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pay 14.3% more for entertainment and sports

	Seoul	Beirut
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$3.73 ₩4,981	$5.00 LBP448K	+34.0%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$4.10 ₩5,473	$4.54 LBP407K	+10.8%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$3.36 ₩4,483	$3.00 LBP269K	-10.7%
Monthly membership at local gym	$58.22 ₩77,707	$85.00 LBP8M	+46.0%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$11.20 ₩14,944	$10.00 LBP896K	-10.7%
Average			+14.3%

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pay 50.1% more for clothing

	Seoul	Beirut
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$57.88 ₩77,255	$67.62 LBP6M	+16.8%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$32.77 ₩43,743	$49.29 LBP4M	+50.4%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$69.99 ₩93,417	$138.89 LBP12M	+98.4%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$82.45 ₩110K	$120.00 LBP11M	+45.5%
Average			+50.1%

Seoul vs. Beirut - Cost of clothing

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